South Shore Furniture Opens El Paso Distribution Center

South Shore Furniture reported that it recently launched operations at a new El Paso, TX distribution center where products manufactured in Mexico will be stored to ensure timely distribution in United States.

The new 51,000 sq. ft. warehouse is located in the industrial park nearby the international airport and is an important complement for the South Shoure plant in Juarez, used to store products for distribution in the US.

"This addition gives us free space at the plant to increase the efficiency and production capacity. From a logistics standpoint, it is a major asset that helps keeping the products in inventory in USA in order to reduce customs processing time, and increase speed of delivery to the end user. It is a win-win situation which supports our growth strategy," says Jean Fortin, Supply Chain Vice-President.

About South Shore™ Furniture: A recognized leader in North American furniture manufacturing, South Shore™ Furniture was established in 1940. The company manufactures assembled and ready-to-assemble furniture for bedrooms (babies, children and adults), home offices and entertainment centres that combine quality, functionality and style at an affordable price. The three generations that have managed the company since its inception have propelled it to new heights, making South Shore™ synonymous with quality and durability. South Shore™ employs over 700 people at its two plants in Quebec, Canada and one in Mexico.